Peter Max, Trippy Artist of Counterculture Era and Beyond, Dies at 88

Peter Max, the influential psychedelic artist who symbolized the 1960s counterculture, has died at age 88. His vibrant work, characterized by color-saturated stars, sun rays, and Day-Glo hues, captured the spirit of the Age of Aquarius. Max achieved significant wealth by licensing his euphoric paintings and posters across various mediums, including album covers and coffee mugs. His artistic legacy remains defined by the bold, trippy aesthetics that defined an entire era of cultural expression.